I've finished the prereqs for nursing and was acccepted into a top nursing program. But heres the thing, I don't want to be a nurse. I've always wanted to be a doctor but because of my low GPA and lack of science classes I hesitated in pursuing my dream. I thought that I'd go for the next best thing. I don't want to be a nurse, but I don't want forego nursing school to take the science classes for medical school only to be rejected.
If I were you, I wouldn't settle for second best. My goodness, you haven't even tried applying to medical school yet. Don't give up on yourself before you even start!
Please do not make a decision to go to nursing school just because you fear rejection. If you value your happiness and yourself, you will go for your dream. It is much better, in my opinion, to fall flat on your face while trying to go for what really matters to you, rather than to have never tried at all. Believe me, you'll sleep better at night knowing you are at least an inch closer to what you truly want, than if you were to betray your heart.
If you really go for it, and you are willing to give it your absolute all, I believe that the Universe will step in to help you out. You'll find more power and strength when you travel
with your heart than you could have ever imagined.
Should I stick with nursing, graduate and go to school part-time to finish the prereqs for medicine. Or should I switch majors and go into something like clinical laboratory science. That way I can finish the prereqs for medical school while at the same time ensuring I'll have a job after graduation if things don't work out. Please reply. Thanks.
It's clear you want to apply to medical school, so you will want to finish up your premedical requirements with good grades and without unnecessary delay. I don't know what your academic options are, and I don't know too much about nursing. Perhaps you should talk to an advisor about this. I don't see why you couldn't take premedical requirements at the same time you are attending nursing school; it just might take you a little longer to get them done, that's all. On the other hand, if you aren't interested in attending nursing school at all, you can easily continue your work as a medical technician, or similar field, while taking premedical requirements in a formal or informal post-baccalaureate program (this can help pay for your classes, too). Another option would be to attend graduate school, or get another degree. I don't know. Feel it out and create an option that gets you ready to apply to medical school, brings you joy, and has good practicality. I'm sure you can imagine what is most optimal for you. The options are numerous. Just don't be so quick to jump to the conclusion that you are going to fail, and don't get ready to fail so quickly, either. Focus on getting into medical school.
In any case, do well in all of your classes, and do what you need to do to perform well on the MCAT. Apply when you are fully ready. Try applying to both allopathic and osteopathic schools. If it doesn't work out, don't give up. Keep recommitting until you don't want to try anymore. Then, if you still haven't gotten into a medical school, consider other healthcare professions, or off-shore options. If you are really committed, I think that you'll get in eventually. With any luck you'll get in on your first try, and you won't even have to think of back up plans.
Good luck!
